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Villa Santa Bárbara

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto
  • Place, Cais de Gaia
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandeman Cellars
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Gaia Cable Car
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Villa Santa Bárbara

Located between the beaches and the historic center, Villa Santa Bárbara is a private property with three independent houses - Casa Maria, Casa António, and Casa Adriana. The Villa was once one of Porto's typical housing clusters known as "islands." The houses have old masonry walls and are decorated with Portuguese motifs. It's a tranquil space just 10 minutes from the hustle and bustle of Porto.
Just like inside the houses, the outdoor environment is very cozy, romantic, and original. There is a very pleasant and exclusive open green area with benches, a swimming pool, chairs, fruit trees, an orchid greenhouse, and a herb garden. During the day you can hear and observe the birds. At night, there is a charming lighting system throughout the open space.

It's over 700 square meters that invite you to relax.
Inside Casa Adriana there are two bedrooms: a private double bedroom and a double bedroom in an open mezzanine that can accommodate a child. All rooms have high-quality mattresses and sheets (Portuguese made).
There are two separate kitchens with all kitchen utensils except an oven and dishwasher.
The bathrooms offer complimentary shampoo, shower gel, soap, and toilet paper in sufficient quantity for the first few days of your stay. Replacement hygiene packs are available. Each guest will receive high-quality white towels, all made in Portugal.
There is also air conditioning, cable TV, and free Wi-Fi inside the houses and throughout the garden.
Villa Santa Barbara has private parking, which can accommodate up to 3 vehicles and is monitored by cameras.
Your host will always be at your service. You can ask for advice about the city, regional festivals, interesting areas in the country according to the date of your stay, travel tips in Porto, and much more. You can even explore Portugal with them.
The surrounding area has a genuine Portuguese spirit. The name Villa Santa Barbara comes from the name of the street where it is located and is a tribute to the patron saint of the church on the same street. The church is beautifully decorated with Portuguese tiles and is well worth a visit. In the neighborhood there are many amenities, such as: a supermarket, a fruit shop, a pastry shop, a barber shop, a bakery, a coffee shop and a butcher shop. There are also restaurants, large markets and a shopping center: Gaia Shopping, Aldi and Lidl.
The property has an excellent location between the beaches and the city of Porto. The famous Port wine cellars can be reached on foot. There is also public transport nearby: a bus (100 meters from the villa) to the center of Gaia and Porto (Av. Aliados) or to the beach; and a train station, called "Gaia or Devesas". It is the main station of Vila Nova de Gaia and is just a 10-minute walk from Villa Santa Bárbara. At Devesas there are trains to other cities, such as: Braga, Guimarães, Lisbon, Coimbra, Aveiro and so on.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property Registration Number 116371/AL
Property # 10164099
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Vila Nova de Gaia

Located in Vila Nova de Gaia, this villa is in the city centre. Porto Historic Center and Dom Luis I Bridge are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal. Porto Botanical Garden and Crystal Palace Gardens are also worth visiting. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto

What's nearby

  • Taylor’s Port Cellars - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • El Corte Inglés de Gaia - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Cais de Gaia - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Sandeman Cellars - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Gaia Cable Car - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • João de Deus Station - 3 min drive
  • Coimbroes Station - 6 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Café Rio da Fonte - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Novo Rumo - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Grill Coimbrões - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafetaria O Saquinho - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Santa Bárbara have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa Santa Bárbara?

As of 17 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Santa Bárbara on 22 May 2026 start from NZ$215, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Villa Santa Bárbara pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Villa Santa Bárbara?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa Santa Bárbara?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Santa Bárbara?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Santa Bárbara located?

Located in Santa Marinha, this villa is within 3 miles (5 km) of Cais de Gaia, Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square. Taylor Fladgate Cellars and Taylor’s Port Cellars are also within 2 miles (3 km). João de Deus Station is 28 minutes by foot and D. João II Station is 29 minutes.

Reviews

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie M.

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Perfect!

The property is perfect- the garden is large and wonderful, full of fruit trees, an herb garden, plus seating and lounging options. It's a hidden paradise. The house, Casa Antonio is thoughtfully renovated and you can see the design and craftsmanship throughout. Same goes in the garden! Nuno (and Isabel) are fabulous. Do not miss hiring Nuno for a night tour of Porto, a day trip to Braga or the Douro Valley. Before we arrived we got suggestions of places to see along our drive from Lisbon. Nuno designed a great map at the house and has highlighted places to visit and various transportation options to get to where you want to go. We make a point to see more than the tourist locations so it was invaluable to get suggestions from a local. I can guarantee if we had not taken Nuno up on his suggestions of where to go and what to see we would have missed the heart and soul of Porto and Vila Nova da Gaia. The Vila has everything you need for a perfect vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
There is no better satisfaction than knowing that my guests enjoyed their stay. Thank you for your kind words. I hope to see you more often!

About the host

Hosted by Nuno Mendes

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Your host will always be at your service. You can ask advice about the city, regional festivals, country hotspot
according to the date of your stay, Oporto travel tips and much more. Can even get you to know Portugal.

Why they chose this property

Ownership has passed from generations to generations. It was in this house where I grew up and where my ancestors lived and for this reason I have a very strong connection. It is not just a house but a very cozy and very typical environment of this region.

What makes this property unique

According to the feedback of the first guests the house conveys a harmony and peace for being inserted in a green zone that almost makes forget the city. The proximity to the original traditional trade is also a point of attraction as well as the very Portuguese decoration of the house itself.

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English, Spanish, Portuguese

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